On September 1, Renault updated the Scenic E-Tech electric with two new battery options, offering longer range and faster DC charging. The model is available with a 220 hp motor.
The 89 kWh NMC battery provides up to 642 km of range and charges from 15% to 80% in 28 minutes, with peak charging power of 150 kW. A 67 k

On September 1, Stellantis announced that its Pro One segment will present its strategic roadmap for the European commercial vehicle market at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover. The company will outline its plans to expand beyond vehicles and offer integrated mobility, services, and logistics solutions for professi

On August 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant, Spain resumed operations on August 24, with 400 new employees joining the workforce to support preparations for upcoming vehicle production.
The new workers began training in July 2026 and will support the production process and launch of new mo

On August 29, Nishat Group’s NexGen Auto launched the OMODA 7 SHS-P plug-in hybrid SUV in Pakistan at an ex-factory price of PKR 10,649,000. The SUV is powered by a fifth-generation 1.5TDGI dedicated hybrid engine and a continuously variable dedicated hybrid transmission.  The OMODA 7 produces a combined 341 hp, or 2

On September 1, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (formerly Tata Motors Limited) reported that it sold 67,753 vehicles in domestic and international markets in August 2026, up 56% year on year from 43,315 units sold in August 2025. Of these, total PV domestic sales (including electric vehicles) were 65,253 units, u

On September 1, Energy in Motion Limited, an associate company of Ravindra Energy Limited, signed a memorandum of understanding with Oil Field Warehouse & Services Limited and Radiance Green Mobility Private Limited to deploy 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles across key freight corridors in India.
The deployment

On August 31, Mahindra & Mahindra announced that it is moving towards taking possession of the first package of approximately 800 acres for its integrated automobile and tractor manufacturing facility at Additional Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The greenfield facility will be developed across 1,500 acres, while a

On August 28, Great Wall Motor announced that it is expanding its product portfolio in Germany with the launch of the new GWM HAVAL H7, a mid-size SUV, and the ORA 5, a compact model offered with two drive variants.
The Haval H7 will be offered with multiple powertrain options, including an ICE version with a 2.0-lit

to a four-star rating for adult occupant protection in its latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results.
In May 2026, Global NCAP gave the two-airbag Toyota Starlet a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection. It came with two front airbags as standard but did not

On August 31, KAMAZ PJSC held a launch ceremony of a digital plant producing high-performance transfer cases for trucks.
The project, located at the Stolypin Industrial Park in Saratov, is important for Russia’s automotive and transport industries. The new plant plans to produce next-generation transfer cases weighi

On August 31, AVTOVAZ started sales of the updated LADA NIVA Legend. The SUV now features a new 1.8-liter engine, galvanized body parts, a driver airbag, improved brakes, and other upgrades. The updated LADA NIVA Legend is available in four trim levels, Classic, Drive, Urban, and Black Series, with price starting at

On August 31, multiple sources reported that Turkiye’s EV brand Togg plans to launch new T6X model in June 2027, targeting middle-income buyers. The compact EV is expected to cost around TRY 1.3 million.
The T6X is in the final stages of development, with prototypes currently being prepared ahead of its release in ne

On August 28, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) signed a share acquisition agreement with ElectroMobility Poland and provided the company with an investment contribution of nearly PLN 4.5 billion. These funds will help to establish an electromobility hub in Jaworzno, which

On August 25, Versat Automobile Limited, in a social media post, announced that it will introduce EXEED, the premium automotive brand of Chery Automobile, to the Nigerian market, with its official debut scheduled for December 2026. In the months leading up to the December debut, Versat Automobile Limited will share f

On August 29, GAC Group announced that it has signed a technology cooperation agreement with Jameel Motors to localize production in Egypt. This localized production project will initially focus on producing entry-level SUVs. 
Both parties will jointly invest resources to upgrade the technology and adapt the producti

On August 30, Geely launched the Monjaro EM-i in Egypt, beginning the global rollout of its first D-segment hybrid SUV. Following Egypt, the model is set to launch in the UAE, Mexico, and Kazakhstan before expanding into European markets.
The Monjaro EM-i is offered in three versions: the front-wheel-drive Pro and Ma

On August 28, BAIC FOTON announced that it has recently shipped 800 heavy-duty trucks to Africa to support local cross-border logistics and trunk-haul transportation. The AUMAN trucks delivered in this batch are equipped with the ISG380 powertrain, supporting a gross vehicle weight of 56 tonnes and capable of operati

On August 31, Volvo Cars announced that it will close its Stockholm office on March 1, 2027, relocating most of its operations and responsibilities to the company's headquarters in Gothenburg.
The move is intended to simplify the organization's structure, reduce complexity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and

Announced on August 26, 2026, KIM LONG MOTOR officially launched the KIMLONG K9KEV, which it describes as the first domestically produced Vietnamese-branded electric tractor truck.
The vehicle has a listed price of VND 2.777 billion. It uses a 450-kW electric motor, a 6x4 configuration, and a 400 kWh BYD battery pack

On August 28, it was reported that Ford Argentina has begun testing the Ranger Tremor and Ranger PHEV on public roads near Buenos Aires ahead of their scheduled production launch at the Pacheco plant in 2027.
The Ranger Tremor used in the test features a 2.3-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine producing around 300 hp, whi